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A.k.a. Afroxander; Editor-At-Large (formerly Weekend Editor) at L.A. Taco and a lecturer at San Diego State University. He has covered arts, culture, history, politics, and sports with an emphasis on Latin America and its U.S. diaspora for over two decades.

Ivan Fernandez

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Culture

The Borderless Legend Before The WWE Mask

Frank John Tristan is a freelance journalist in Southern California covering everything from street culture to neo-Nazis.

Frank John Tristan

Los Angeles

My 20-Minute Career as a Pro Wrestler: Training Day at Santino Bros in Bell Gardens

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

Events

Stuff To Do This Weekend: Mexico’s Next President, ‘Don’t Come to L.A.,’ and Rey Mysterio Jr. at USC ~ GTFO LA!

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

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Desilu Muñoz

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Interview with film photographer Amelia Berumen

Johnny Scott Gramercy is a professional Interior Designer, Photographer, and DJ from Los Angeles.

lucha libre

This El Sereno Art Show Pits Luchadores Against ICE

The Borderless Legend Before The WWE Mask

My 20-Minute Career as a Pro Wrestler: Training Day at Santino Bros in Bell Gardens

Stuff To Do This Weekend: Mexico’s Next President, ‘Don’t Come to L.A.,’ and Rey Mysterio Jr. at USC ~ GTFO LA!

Recap: Cinco de Mayan Gigante!!!

Interview with film photographer Amelia Berumen

L.A. Taco Radio #015 – Los Angeles Artist / Promoter Antonio Pelayo

Crazy In Love: Lucha Vavoom at The Mayan Theatre

Ultimate 2011 Dia de los Muertos Event Guide ~ Los Angeles